Chapter 144: Alarm Raised

Perhaps recalling the earlier scene, Lu Yalan relaxed considerably, wrinkling her nose in complaint: "He pushed me with such strength, yet when he saw that scoundrel Song, he cowered like a coward, even letting a six-year-old child stand in front of him. I don't know what she was thinking."

"Even if it’s for the child's sake, she should have left that scum. It’s not as if she can't support herself."

Most residents in the third alley were outsiders renting homes. The Song family, living at the alley's end, was the poorest of all—so poor they could afford only one meal of coarse bread a day. They owned only one set of clothes fit to be seen in public, which the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law took turns wearing. Their daughter, barely five, still ran around in the most threadbare open-crotch pants. It was the neighbors who took pity and patched up some old cloth to make her first real garment.

Yechang’s gaze lingered for several seconds on the Azure Dragon token in his hand, silent, then he turned and left.

"He is a Dao Departed!" Yun Kongchou’s words stirred a thousand waves of shock. Lu Yu’s body stiffened as he looked at the young man before him, disbelief shining in his eyes.

Still a little dazed, Yan Bing held the broken phone in stunned silence, only after a long moment did the sweetness of the moment wash over her heart.

The gluttonous butter had already swallowed the flat pill. Now, the cat’s claws frantically scratched the ground, its amber crystal eyes reddening, even its nostrils puffing out fire.

Hmm… been unconscious for quite some time. Probably had to rely on ginseng soup these past few days. No wonder the whole body felt weak—starving.

Back then, she had waited for him in the game for three whole days, only to never catch even a glimpse of him, just receiving a cold, heartless message.

Both sides alternated between offense and defense. Unconsciously, seven days and nights passed. During this time, Yang Ling alternated among three great Dao paths, refining and merging them, perfecting the spiritual light within the Dao embryo, greatly benefiting himself.

“Lin Jing, where are you now?” The moment the call connected, Ping An’s voice trembled with unspeakable fear.

In truth, the Nian family could easily smooth things over, even make the Zhou family vanish entirely. But the fear was that some within the Nian clan might want to drag things out—using this as a pretext to get rid of the Fifth Madam.

Everything was progressing favorably. What pleased Fan Ze most was the launch of the anti-smoking pill, which truly benefited countless people.

Only the current eight heads of the Sheqi Eight Families and Yuan Zhisheng could enter the emperor’s dining hall to disturb him. Yet, all were busy analyzing Yan Xun’s lineage and had no time for late-night snacks.

Terrifying and mournful screams echoed, sending shivers through all the armies and noble clans of the various nations.

[Long Ba: A hero who rids the people of harm! Brother Ergou, please share with us how you cultivate in such unconventional ways.]

Floors, walls, and ceilings all softened under intense heat; the texture felt like soft clay. The Death Servants wailed in terror as invisible forces dragged them toward the black sun.

Yu Zhuo widened his eyes in disbelief. He had only intended to intimidate Lin Cheng to make him back down, but unexpectedly, Lin Cheng drank it directly.

Seeing that ghostly face brought to mind the previous psychic scream. Witnessing Lin Mengfu’s telekinetic power grow even more destructive than before, he clenched his teeth and made up his mind.

Yan Xun refused to believe Herzog would push him out as a sacrifice without first completing the brain bridge surgery.

The guard, hearing this, decisively stepped forward, grabbed the man’s jaw with tremendous force until he had no choice but to open his mouth, then stuffed the sweat-soaked cloth into it.

They had been hiding in the city for over half a year. They had attempted assassinations but all had failed because no spies could infiltrate the Investigation Institute. Although entering it was easy, no one ever came out alive.

Now, being able to watch the drama unfold and pass the time was perfect for them.

The mage’s expression grew solemn as he observed everything. They had expected Dao Yuan to preach before ascending but did not expect him to ascend without a word or announcement.

Miranda initially wanted to attack him, but he took advantage of the moment, then casually rescued her from the fire... and now, by all rights, these chaotic matters should be settled between them.